Went to a dentist or dental clinic during pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2005

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,161 114,595 41.1 37.5 - 44.7
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 806 81,345 44.8 40.6 - 49.0
Non-Hispanic Black 119 11,193 29.9 17.6 - 42.2
Non-Hispanic Other 65 5,591 34.2 18.4 - 49.9
Hispanic 171 16,466 32.7 23.7 - 41.7
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 78 8,610 38.7 23.7 - 53.7
20-24 years old 208 20,621 29.8 21.7 - 37.8
25-34 years old 623 61,051 43.4 38.6 - 48.3
35 years old or more 252 24,312 45.6 37.8 - 53.3
Education
Less than high school 169 17,288 31.2 21.8 - 40.7
High school graduate 241 24,928 30.0 22.6 - 37.4
More than high school 739 71,265 47.9 43.3 - 52.4
Marital Status
Married 789 78,348 45.2 40.9 - 49.5
Not Married 372 36,247 32.1 25.7 - 38.6
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 756 72,815 46.4 41.9 - 50.8
On Medicaid 405 41,780 31.8 25.9 - 37.8

Detailed definition of indicator

Technical Notes

  • Respondents - The number of mothers who responded to this question.
  • Estimated Population Affected - Number of mothers/infants with characteristic or condition.